Labor Relations Counsel – CBA & Litigation

The GIST Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The NFL seeks an Associate Counsel to join the Labor Relations team in New York. The role focuses on development, negotiation, and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA, representing the league in litigation, grievances, and arbitrations.

The candidate will supervise outside counsel, draft policy directives, and assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association while maintaining strong relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required with 4–6+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in court or similar settings, and in interviewing senior executives.
• Experience deposing and cross-examining witnesses.
• Familiarity with NFL and other sports labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Litigate grievances for the league and member clubs under the CBA.
• Represent the league in grievance hearings and arbitrations.
• Draft and review policy directives for NFL players and clubs.
• Interact with outside firms and consultants in the administration of the CBA, policies and/or litigation.
• Assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association.
• Prepare legal memoranda on policy obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Deposition & cross-examination

Interviewing senior executives

Investigative & analytical

Labor relations familiarity

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The NFL seeks an Associate Counsel to join the Labor Relations team in New York. The role focuses on development, negotiation, and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA, representing the league in litigation, grievances, and arbitrations.

The candidate will supervise outside counsel, draft policy directives, and assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association while maintaining strong relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.